I upgraded my Epson V600 scanner to an Epson V850 Pro! Not affordable in the slightest, but still 1/3 the price of a CoolScan. Here's some comparisons. Stop dissing on flatbeds! :
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Epson Perfection V850 Pro Photo Scanner - Walmart.com
Epson V850 Pro Scanner Review - YouTube
I upgraded my Epson V600 scanner to an Epson V850 Pro! Not affordable in the slightest, but still 1/3 the price of a CoolScan. Here's some comparisons. Stop dissing on flatbeds! :
Epson Perfection V800 Photo Scanner, Scans Up to 8.5" x 11.7", 6400 dpi Optical Resolution -EPSB11B223201 - Walmart.com
Epson Perfection V850 V800 Pro Photo Scanner - YouTube